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Corn syrup vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin C than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need for vitamin A, 26% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

Syrups, corn, dark and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +395.5%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +754.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13685%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1029.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +239.8%
Contains more OtherOther +302.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Carbs 77.59g 6.87g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.02g 20%
Protein 0g 9.76g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.243mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 2.757mg 17%
Phosphorus 11mg 94mg 12%
Fats 0g 6.98g 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Sodium 155mg 402mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.5mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Selenium 2.9µg 8.1µg 9%
Calories 286kcal 129kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.02mg 7%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.256mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.74mg 6%
Saturated fat 0g 1.352g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.173g 5%
Iron 0.37mg 0.76mg 5%
Potassium 44mg 218mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Folate 0µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.055mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 37.4mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.032mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 5.37g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Corn syrup
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.